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Bathroom Renovation Articles

Grout

Grout

By Mike Holmes

Friday, June 15th, 2018 @ 11:41pm

There are many different types of grout and it’s important that the right one is used for the...

Mortars used in bathroom renovation

The Magic Of 3 Thin-set Mortars

By Mike Holmes

Thursday, May 3rd, 2018 @ 1:17pm

We’ve all encountered grout at some point, whether it’s the grout between tiles in a bathroom, kitchen backsplash...

Get It In Writing

How To Hire A Contractor: Get It...

By Mike Holmes

Tuesday, April 24th, 2018 @ 8:17pm

The days of handshake contracts are OVER. Nowadays, a contractor isn’t a contractor without a proper contract. Before...

How to Hire a Contractor

How To Hire A Contractor: Do A...

By Mike Holmes

Wednesday, April 18th, 2018 @ 3:59pm

Licenses Although a license doesn't necessarily guarantee a good job, a good contractor will have a valid license....

In-Floor Warming Systems

In-Floor Warming Systems by Sherry Holmes

By Sherry Holmes

Wednesday, April 18th, 2018 @ 3:48pm

As a Holmes crewmember, I’m often asked about different products that we use on our shows. One of...

Recent Blog Posts

Fall Maintenance Tips

Friday, September 14th, 2018 @ 4:11pm

The leaves are starting to change (here in Toronto, I saw some reds and yellows...

Making It Right – and...

Tuesday, September 4th, 2018 @ 11:18am

As a contractor, I’m always looking for new technology that builds a better home. I...

Block Radon From Entering Your...

Friday, August 17th, 2018 @ 8:07am

My son and I have been talking about the dangers of radon gas for years...

True, North, Strong—and Cement-free

Thursday, August 16th, 2018 @ 11:26am

Carbicrete: The Canadian carbon-negative game-changer Concrete is the most widely used building material in the...

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